Key officials met in Doha on Tuesday and reached their conclusion after fears the summer temperatures that exceed 40C could be a major health threat to the players and fans.

The recommendation is expected to be ratified by FIFA’s executive committee next month and Wenger says it is the only way that the tournament can go ahead.

Wenger said: “I just regret that it took them so much time to realise that it is impossible to play in the summer.

“It makes sense, if you want people to survive there at the games, it is the only way to do it in a decent way, in a comfortable way for the supporters. I think about the players, you don’t worry. For the supporters, it is the only way. It is the right decision.

“At the moment they have chosen Qatar for the 2022 World Cup. You knew that everybody would have to adapt to that decision and that it would be impossible to play in the summer.

“After that everybody will have to reorganise their fixtures and their season. That will not be easy – I’m not a specialist of fixture organisations but I’m conscious that it will be in the middle of the season, especially for the Premier League.”